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    underpin
    /ˌʌndəˈpɪn/

    verb

    • 1. support (a building or other structure) from below by laying a solid foundation below ground level or by substituting stronger for weaker materials.
    • 2. support, justify, or form the basis for: "the theme of honour underpinning the two books"

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  2. UNDERPIN definition: 1. to give support, strength, or a basic structure to something: 2. to give support, strength, or…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of UNDERPIN is support, substantiate. How to use underpin in a sentence. support, substantiate; to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of ... 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of underpin was in 1522. See more words from the same ...

  4. UNDERPIN meaning: 1. to give support, strength, or a basic structure to something: 2. to give support, strength, or…. Learn more.

  5. underpin: 1 v support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm Synonyms: bear out , corroborate , support Type of: agree , check , correspond , fit , gibe , jibe , match , tally be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics v support from beneath Type of: hold , hold up , support , sustain be the ...

  6. Underpin definition: to prop up or support from below; strengthen, as by reinforcing a foundation.. See examples of UNDERPIN used in a sentence.

  7. 2 meanings: 1. to support from beneath, esp by a prop, while avoiding damaging or weakening the superstructure 2. to give.... Click for more definitions.

  8. Definition of underpin verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. UNDERPINNING definition: 1. support, strength, or the basic structure of something: 2. support, strength, or the basic…. Learn more.

  10. underpin, v. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

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